GreenCast Deep Pour Clear Epoxy Resin Kit - 1.42kg

GreenCast Deep Pour Clear Epoxy Resin Kit - 1.42kg

Ideal for River Tables, Resin Art, Wood Casting & DIY Projects

R 549.00
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Description

SR GreenCast 160 is a premium, ultra-clear epoxy casting system formulated for deep pours and decorative applications. With enhanced UV resistance and a bio-based formulation, it delivers exceptional clarity and performance for river tables, encapsulations, wood-resin projects, and artistic castings.

Key Features

- Ultra-Clear Finish - Crystal-clear, colourless polymer with excellent brightness

- Deep Pour Capability - Suitable for castings up to 10 cm thick at 20 C

- Enhanced UV Resistance - Resists yellowing (not for permanent outdoor exposure)

- Bio-Based Formula - Contains 40% plant-derived carbon content

- Low Reactivity System - Ideal for thick castings with reduced exotherm

- Room Temperature Cure - No special equipment required

- Pigment Compatible - Works with a wide range of pigment pastes and powders

- Water Resistant once fully cured

Typical Applications

- River tables

- Deep casting projects

- Wood and resin combinations

- Encapsulation work

- Decorative resin art

- Mould casting

Note: GreenCast 160 is designed as a casting resin, not a coating resin. Open surfaces may require flattening and polishing to achieve a perfectly flat gloss finish.

Curing & Working Times

Touch dry: ~48 hours (temperature dependent)

Demould / finishing: Minimum 72 hours

Full hardness: ~30 days

Optional post-cure: 24 hrs at 40-60 C to accelerate full cure

Thin castings may cure more slowly.

UV & Outdoor Guidance

This resin offers improved UV stability and water resistance; however:

It does not provide 100% UV protection

Not recommended for permanent outdoor exposure

UV resistance can be improved with:

Protective urethane clear coat

UV-resistant wax polish

Mixing Ratio

By weight: 100 : 42

By volume: 2 : 1 (Resin : Hardener)

Coverage Guide

885 ml per 1 kg

1 litre covers ~1 m at 1 mm thickness

Bubble Removal Tips

Mixing and pouring can introduce air bubbles. For best results:

Degas under vacuum (professional method)

After pouring, use a small propane torch

Hold heat source ~300 mm from surface

Sweep quickly across the surface

Repeat every 30 minutes until gel stage

A heat gun or hair dryer may also be used.

Why Choose GreenCast 160?

- Designed specifically for deep pours

- Exceptional clarity and brightness

- Bio-based environmentally conscious formula

- Professional results for hobbyists and makers

- Compatible with most resin pigments

What's in the box
1 x GreenCast Clear Resin - 1kg
1 x GreenCast Clear Hardener - 420g